Nestled in humid, green hills, Trujillo Alto sits in the northeastern part of the Island and is known by several names: "El pueblo de los arrecostaos," "Ciudad de los Manantiales," and "La Ciudad en el Campo." It is also part of the metropolitan area.
When you visit, you can enjoy its distinctive celebrations and events as well as its flavorful food. Here are four stops to make when you visit Trujillo Alto.
Mambas Shack has a simple, flavorful menu built around smash burgers. Made with black angus beef and fresh ingredients, they have a flavor all their own because they are homemade. Beyond the burgers, the menu includes chicken sandwiches and vegan bites. The best complement to any of the non-vegan dishes is the mambas fries. They're delicious.
The restaurant recently moved from a food truck to a brick-and-mortar location on calle Muñoz Rivera in the historic downtown of Trujillo Alto. They don't have an official opening date yet, but they do announce events for the public. We recommend following them on social media (@mambas_shack) to stay current on any events or news related to their opening.
Hours: No official hours yet
#PlateaTip: Arrive early. They usually sell out within the first few hours.
Located next to the Puente Histórico de Trujillo Alto, the Paseo del Bicentenario honors the town's 200 years of history. It runs along part of the Río Grande de Loíza and is an ideal place to bring children, with space for every member of the family to enjoy a range of sports and outdoor activities.
Puerto Rico's first 100% vegan and gluten-free ice cream shop is in Trujillo Alto. At Mucho Gusto, all desserts and ice creams are plant-based. The kitchen specializes in creating new dessert and ice cream offerings to bring flavor to every customer. They have a walk-up window Thursday through Saturday where you can order and try any of their desserts, or order them online for pickup.
Hours: Open Thursday through Saturday, 12 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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With the goal of inspiring Puerto Ricans to get out and visit the Island's different towns, Héctor Collazo, better known as Héctor PR, started the project 78 pueblos, 1 bandera. Flag No. 54 is on the building of Baile de la Escuela de las Artes on calle Andrés Valcárcel in Barrio Pueblo.
The next road trip is to Trujillo Alto. Which of these spots would you visit first?
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